Land Lease and Mobile Home Park Lawyers
Our Lawyers and Licensed Paralegals act exclusively for Landlords in matters dealing with rights and remedies under the Residential Tenancies Act, the purchase and sale of land lease and mobile home communities, and all aspects of due diligence, financing and long-term leasing. We have significant legal expertise in obtaining municipal zoning approval, lease development, and other issues. We also have a wealth of experience representing clients before the Landlord Tenant Board, Superior Court, and related appellate courts.
Land lease communities and mobile home parks in Ontario are governed by Part VII of the Residential Tenancies Act, and getting any one of them wrong can delay a sale, a rent adjustment, or a Landlord and Tenant Board proceeding. With Multi-Residential Housing Lawyers working from offices across London, Kitchener, Windsor, Strathroy, and Sarnia, our firm advises on the day-to-day compliance and tenancy issues specific to land lease and mobile home park operations.
Land Lease and Mobile Home Park Services We Offer
Cohen Highley LLP represents Landlords across Southwestern Ontario in land lease and mobile home park matters, including:
- Purchase and sale of land lease communities and mobile home parks, including due diligence and financing.
- Lease and site rule drafting and long-term ground lease structuring.
- Municipal zoning approvals and Planning Act compliance, including leases affected by the 21-year rule.
- Residential Tenancies Act compliance, including entrance and exit fee rules, rent rules, and notice requirements.
- Landlord and Tenant Board applications and hearings, and related Superior Court and appellate proceedings.
Our Approach to Resolving Disputes with Tenants
When a Landlord retains Cohen Highley LLP for a dispute in a land lease community or mobile home park, the first step is a review of the tenancy file to confirm the matter is ready to proceed and to identify the strongest procedural path before an application is filed. From there, our firm represents you through each stage of the Landlord and Tenant Board process, from preparing the application and supporting materials to appearing at the hearing and advises on settlement where a negotiated resolution serves the landlord’s interests as well as, or better than, a contested hearing. Where a matter proceeds beyond the Board, Cohen Highley LLP continues to act for the landlord through that stage as well.
Why Choose Cohen Highley LLP
Cohen Highley LLP’s Multi-Residential Housing group works alongside colleagues in municipal law, condominium law, and regulatory compliance, so a land lease community or mobile home park matter that touches zoning, or a related regulatory issue can be handled by lawyers already familiar with those areas.
Our dedicated acquisition and operations teams work seamlessly and collaboratively, bringing complementary expertise to every stage of a land lease community or mobile home park’s lifecycle. This integrated approach provides clients with a strategic advantage, ensuring that insights gained during acquisition inform ongoing operations, lease drafting, day-to-day compliance, and dispute resolution, while supporting informed decision-making and long-term success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cohen Highley represent tenants in land lease communities or mobile home parks?
No. Cohen Highley LLP’s Multi-Residential Housing group acts exclusively for landlords, operators, and developers in land lease community and mobile home park matters and does not represent tenants in these disputes.
Do I need a lawyer to buy or sell a mobile home park in Ontario?
A lawyer isn’t legally required to complete the purchase or sale of a mobile home park, but these transactions typically involve due diligence, financing conditions, municipal zoning review, and Residential Tenancies Act compliance issues that benefit from legal review before closing.
Can Cohen Highley draft or update site rules and lease agreements for an existing land lease community?
Yes. The firm drafts and reviews leases and site rules for land lease communities and mobile home parks and advises on updating existing agreements to reflect current requirements under the Residential Tenancies Act and the landlord’s operational needs.
Will a Lawyer or a Licensed Paralegal handle my Landlord and Tenant Board matter?
Cohen Highley LLP’s Multi-Residential Housing group includes both Lawyers and Licensed Paralegals, and matters are staffed based on their complexity. Routine Landlord and Tenant Board applications are often handled by a Licensed Paralegal, while transactions and more complex disputes are handled by a Lawyer.
Our legal team is accessible, innovative, and professional.
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